Explore the key locations where the Save the Summer Flounder Fishery Fund (SSFFF) is making a significant impact. Our targeted research and conservation initiatives are spread across vital habitats along the East Coast, striving to secure a sustainable future for the summer flounder.

Our Research Locations

At SSFFF, we prioritize areas critical to the life cycle of summer flounder. Below are the primary sites where our research and conservation efforts are concentrated:

  1. Cape May, New Jersey – A pivotal site for our tagging and monitoring programs, providing valuable data on migration patterns and population health.
  2. Chesapeake Bay – Focusing on juvenile habitat studies, our work here aims to understand and enhance survival rates of young flounder.
  3. Long Island Sound – Collaborating with local universities, we conduct genetic and health assessments to monitor flounder stock resilience and reproductive success.

Achievements and Impact

Through our ongoing efforts at these strategic locations, we have achieved notable progress in understanding and managing summer flounder populations. Highlights include:

  • Development of advanced stock assessment models that incorporate sex-specific mortality data.
  • Significant contributions to the prevention of a potential closure of the summer flounder fishery, safeguarding the interests of both recreational and commercial fishers.

We encourage local communities, anglers, and environmental enthusiasts to join our efforts. Whether through participating in field studies, attending workshops, or contributing to funding, your involvement is crucial to our success.